US4539935A
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Combination pet bed and enclosure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-08-20
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Granted: 1985-09-10
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Expires: 2004-08-20
Abstract
Abstract A pet bed and enclosure is disclosed which allows for the enclosure to be conveniently and attractively stored with the pet bed when the bed is not enclosed, and to provide an enclosure which will cover the pet bed when desired which is resistent to sliding from the pet bed.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred Meyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:30
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K1/00; A01K1/02; A01K1/0236; A01K1/0245; A01K1/035; A01K1/0353
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A combination pet bed and enclosure, comprising: a. a pet bed portion having four walls with each of said walls joining two remaining walls at right angles, and being connected by a bottom side adjoining each of said walls, and further having a semi-cylindrical border around the perimeter of said walls; b. a top enclosure of essentially the same size and shape as said pet bed portion so as to allow said pet bed portion to be inserted into said top enclosure, having a semi-cylindrical border inverted from that of said pet bed portion so that said semi-cylindrical borders of said pet bed portion and said top enclosure meet to form a cylinder when said top enclosure is inserted into said pet bed portion, and upon inverting and rotating said top enclosure 180 degrees, allowing said top enclosure to fit over and enclose said pet bed portion so as to be held in place by said semi-cylindrical borders fitting within each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A combination pet bed and enclosure, comprising: a. a pet bed portion having four walls with each of said walls joining two remaining walls at right angles, and being connected by a bottom side adjoining each of said walls, and further having a semi-cylindrical border around the perimeter of said walls; b. a top enclosure of essentially the same size and shape as said pet bed portion so as to allow said pet bed portion to be inserted into said top enclosure, having a semi-cylindrical border inverted from that of said pet bed portion so that said semi-cylindrical borders of said pet bed portion and said top enclosure meet to form a cylinder when said top enclosure is inserted into said pet bed portion, and upon inverting and rotating said top enclosure 180 degrees, allowing said top enclosure to fit over and enclose said pet bed portion so as to be held in place by said semi-cylindrical borders fitting within each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A combination pet bed and enclosure as described in claim 1, wherein one of said walls of said pet bed portion and said top enclosure is shorter than said wall to which it is parallel so as to allow ingress and egress of a pet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A combination pet bed and enclosure as described in claim 1 wherein said pet bed portion has a mattress located therein.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-09-09 | 1989-03-11 | 1989-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-09-09 | 1993-03-11 | 1993-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-09-09 | 1997-03-11 | 1997-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |